First off, I have to ask why we are focusing on the Native American stories. From what I've noticed, it's either been Caucasian or native main characters.
Either way, this story was something that really effected me. It talks of a kid, who knows his dad was a "partyer" when he was younger. Now, his father is tied down to a family and drinks. Eventually it strains the narrators parent's marriage and causes his father to move states away. The narrator then feels abandoned and hopeless.
My father and I love to talk about his crazy times when he was younger. The parties, the car rides, the police chases...I love listening to him recall his rebellious days as a young adult.
My parents divorced when I was 9 years old from my fathers consistent drinking. That was not the only reason, but the main one. My father wasn't the one to move away, like most traditional parent abandonments. It was my mother. She moved to Madison, which was about an hour away from me. However, being 9 years old, seemed like states away from me.
I only saw her on the weekends. It did feel like I was abandoned, and it did make me feel hopeless. The fact that she moved far away made it very clear that my parents were not getting back together.
My father and I did have a song too. "I Want to Rock and Roll" by KISS. It was something that we both loved to listen to and when it was playing we had no care in the world. After the divorce, we lost track of the KISS c.d., but almost every time that we were in the car together it came on the radio. It was our sign that this was "our song."
This story was just overall very much like my life with some small specifics that are different. It's very strange to me that out of all the stories that I could have read, I read this one. However, my friends and family always tell me what an ironic life I have.
Ending of Caucasia
15 years ago
4 comments:
That is pretty ironic!
It's cool that you can relate to the story, so far I haven't really been able to relate to any of them.
Also, since you're Native American, it's practically like you're famous...not really, but that's another cool thing to relate to =)
Anyways, have a good day!!!
That's sad. But it's a good comparison and a great song. My little cousin, who's five, loves to sing that song.
Yeah I know what you mean as far as all of the stories have been pretty similiar...and depressing most of the time. I'm sorry your family was split up, but its cool you and your dad love that song so much and it always comes on- weird.
You do live a very ironic life and this is just one more ironic thing to add to your list. It's sad about your dad, but it's a good comparison and at least you still had him to grow up with. Plus your dad rocks!
Peace Out!
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